SECONDARY EDUCATION
Secondary schools always visit the Kunsthal with a guide. During the tour, the guide interacts with students about the works of art, asks viewing questions and engages students in short assignments. The price of a school visit including a guided tour is € 75.00 per group of up to 15 students. There is no admission charge for teachers and supervisors. The guided tour will take about 60 minutes. Requests for class visits must be submitted at least three weeks in advance via the button below. In less than ten working days you will be notified whether we are able to welcome the class(es) at the requested date and time.
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ArtHopping: right through the Kunsthal
available all year arround
During ArtHopping, a guide will lead you past various artworks and objects at a high pace, criss-crossing through the Kunsthal, while at the same time encouraging you to look differently at the extraordinary building. In only an hour, this allows you to find out more about several of our exhibitions as well as the Kunsthal building. Book this varied tour past many highlights and hidden gems now, and get ready to be surprised.
Architecture tour
available all year arround
Discover the unique Kunsthal building and its architecture during a guided tour.
Haegue Yang. Leap Year
Bookings from 4 March until 24 August 2025
Explore the universe of South Korean artist Haegue Yang with your students. Yang's work, spanning three decades, includes installations, photography, video, and sound art. She uses everyday objects such as blinds, fans, and bells to create poetic imagery. Her work delves into themes like migration, identity, and cultural exchange. Inspired by folk art and modernism, her creations offer a sensory experience that intertwines personal and societal topics.
CUTE
Bookings from 8 July until 23 November 2025
In the summer of 2025, CUTE opens—a playful exhibition exploring the irresistible power of cuteness in contemporary culture. From the origins of kawaii and the rise of Hello Kitty to the impact of emojis, internet memes, plush toys, and adorable robot designs, CUTE delves into how this once seemingly innocent aesthetic has become a major cultural phenomenon. How has something so charming—big eyes, chubby baby cheeks, flowers, and sweets—gained such influence? The exhibition reveals how cuteness can serve as a powerful lens for addressing social and cultural themes.
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Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
Bookings from 30 September 2025 until 1 March 2026
This coming autumn, Kunsthal Rotterdam’s HALL 2 will be entirely dedicated to the work of the world-famous Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen (1984). Van Herpen is one of the most avantgarde couturiers of her generation. With her pioneering use of innovative techniques in her profession, Van Herpen breaks with fashion conventions while at the same time embracing the traditional craftsmanship of haute couture. The exhibition Sculpting the Senses is a sensory exploration of the designer’s universe and presents an immersive retrospective that brings together fashion, contemporary art, design, and science. The Kunsthal is showcasing over a hundred iconic creations that illustrate how Van Herpen is constantly stretching the boundaries of haute couture.
